Volume 20 Issue 2 September 2021 What’s Inside A Cross-Breeding Program That’s Hard To Beat
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From The Gate Post - 2021 - A Year of Challenges and also Opportunities/ 2021 – Une année de défis mais également d’opportunités
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Breed Improvement — Culling Strategies/Stratégies de réforme
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Vet’s Advice — Thoughts about Vaccinations for our Cattle and People
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A Cross-Breeding Program That’s Hard To Beat Simmental have an excellent fit with Red Angus on Saskatchewan short grass prairie
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Story By Lee Hart
he McKim family feels the crossbreeding program they’ve developed on their south-central Saskatchewan farm is right about where they want it to be producing excellent steers with decent weaning weights as they come off short grass prairie and good quality heifers that work well as replacements in their own herd and for other ranchers as well. The second generation RBD Ranch near Milestone, about 45 minutes south of Regina, is owned and operated by two brothers and their families — Dean and Karen McKim and Barry and Juanita McKim — whom have been working to develop their Red Angus and red Simmental cross bred herd for nearly 40 years. In particular they like the combination of growth and performance along with maternal traits that come with Simmental, says Dean McKim, noting the Simmental breed has done an excellent job in producing a moderate size cow that meets the need of a commercial beef producer.
Dean and Karen McKim and their children Karlie and Dustin
“I think the breed is right were it needs to be,” says McKim. “These cattle are good now. The cows are moderate size but yet they have a big mid-section and can handle the feed, and the bulls look like bulls. The breed has changed over the years, but right now they just need to keep doing what they’re doing with genetics.” McKim says for their operation extremes don’t Barry and Juanita McKim with their daughters work. As many commercial beef producers Nadya and Nicole and families found out 40 years ago, the tall, lanky full blood Simmentals weren’t suited for the Prairie ranching environment. Simmental breeders began working on more moderate sized cows, which could handle 90 to 100 pound birthweight calves. Then the solid coloured red and black genetics came along as well. Fitting into the category of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, McKim says the current genetics have an excellent fit with their program of producing market steers and replacement heifers. SECOND GENERATION RANCHERS
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The McKim brothers were born and raised on the family farm that was started in 1957 by their parents Robert Kenneth and Gladys McKim. Dean and Barry joined the operation full time in 1978 and RBD Ranch began building the cattle and grain operation that today includes about 490 head of Red Angus/Simmental cross cows and 8,000 acres of durum, wheat and lentil crops. This year they kept about 120 heifer calves (often it has been as many as 200 head). About 90 head of heifers will be kept as their own
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replacements, while they’ve always had a good market for selling the balance as bred heifers to other beef producers. Heifers usually bred to Red Angus bulls begin calving in mid-February, while the mature cowherd, bred to mostly red Simmental, begin calving around March 10. With a 60-day breeding program, a good percentage of the heifers are done calving before the cowherd begins. Some of the earliest calving pairs are heading back out to pasture by the third week of April, with pretty well everything else calved out, branded, vaccinated and ready to be hauled to pasture by late May. The McKim’s have some pasture about five miles from the home headquarters, they also have cattle on a former PFRA community pasture about 20 miles away, while the furthest pasture is about 30 miles from the home place. “There is some tame pasture, but by far the majority —80 per cent or more— is native short grass prairie,” says Dean McKim. “The pastures aren’t intensively managed, but the cattle are moved regularly to new areas throughout the grazing season.” While conditions are extremely dry in their area, much like other parts of Western Canada, and McKim says “any rain would certainly be welcome” they are fortunate to have sufficient feed and water for cattle this year. The cow-calf pairs will remain out on pasture until about mid-October when everything is brought home. The calves are weaned, with all steers and any heifers not being kept for breeding going into a backgrounding feed yard. The heifers being kept for breeding are also put on feed. While growing season conditions can have an impact on weaning weights, McKim says they expect weaning weights on steers to average between 650 and 700 pounds most years. In the backgrounding feed yard they are put on a ration that includes barley silage with a targeted rate of gain around 2.5 pounds per day. Some of the heavier steers will be marketed in late December with the rest are usually all shipped in late January — all going out at about 850 pounds. While they have previously marketed cattle in different ways, in recent years they have all been sold directly to JGL Livestock, order buyers, in nearby Moose Jaw.
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From last year’s heifer calf crop, they selected about 90 head to be kept as replacements for their own heard, and they were bred in 2021 to start calving in mid-February of 2022. Another 35 head or so are to be sold as bred heifers to calve in April. RBD Ranch was named Saskatchewan Simmental Assoc. Commercial Breeder of the Year in 2016. Over the years the ranch has been involved in the commercial cattle competition at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina and have won the Grand and Reserve championships with their bred heifer pens. They also have shown prospect steers in the early years. Dean McKim says there are no plans to make any major changes to their breeding program, although there is always fine tuning to improve production efficiency. They are sticking with, what they consider, is a winning cross-breeding combination. RBD Ranch credits the maternal attributes in their cowherd to the bulls they select. “Simmentals stand out among the breeds for their feet and leg structures and their milking abilities,” says McKim. “They breed in soundness to animals that many other breeds lack. The longevity of the bulls and their offspring is another attribute that keeps Simmental genetics in our breeding program.”
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From the Gate Post
Bruce Holmquist General Manager - Canadian Simmental Association
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2021 - A year of Challenges and Also Opportunities
o say that 2021 has been a challenge for many cattle producers is an understatement as much of western Canada has been experiencing a severe drought situation. The soil moisture map released by Environment Canada the end of July shows approximately 95 percent of the west with less than 40 percent reserve moisture. This is nothing new for some areas but seldom are these conditions so wide-spread.
Traditional feed sources are not going to supply enough feed for many producers who are being forced to source alternative supplies. For those of us with a few grey hairs however this year is a reminder of the droughts of 1988 and 2002 and it is a stressful time with some tough decisions being made. While some younger producers may have not experienced this before, their parents or grand-parents likely have and encountered this and we all will again. Fortunately this time the prices for calves and cull cows in mid-August have been strong considering the increased number and earlier than usual marketing of cattle being sold at auction marts. Culling criteria of many cowherds is reaching new standards and cows that would normally see another year or two of production are being hauled to town. They are being met by increased numbers of dairy cows from that supply managed sector that are also culling hard but I will reserve comment on that entire scenario. In drought years it is common for Governments to offer tax deferrals to affected producers as selling down the cowherd and then expanding again in better times is a prudent management decision that needs to be considered. While some will argue that payments to cow/calf producers should be the main focus, Governments can’t make feed and any payment is usually a step towards increasing feed prices even higher. History has proven that there is no way to save a cow-herd with $300 per tonne hay.
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At the top of the list of alternate management tools to be considered in times of feed shortages is early weaning. Get those early born calves off the cows and put the calves on feed, either yours or someone else’s! There is no reason to have heavy weight Simmental influenced calves sucking and drawing down their mother’s body condition. Let the cows rebuild, especially the 2 and 3 year olds and sustain just themselves heading into fall and winter months. Crop residue of all kinds is also useable for feed, and electric fencing can quickly become your best friend. During years of tight feed supplies there is usually a larger than usual marketing of bulls in the fall to help alleviate pressure on feed supplies. Those who are utilizing that option will then need to replace those bulls during the winter and spring bull sales. While this will likely help sustain some of the prices we have enjoyed in the Simmental breed, it’s not a time to add more bulls to your bull sale. Now is a great opportunity to increase your customer service and contact to your bull buyers. Reach out and offer support to them. As is usually the case, one person’s misfortune is always another’s opportunity, and for those who are fortunate to have adequate feed it is a great time to establish or expand their herds. Some operations are doing just that and making use of others misfortune. Now is also a great time for seed-stock producers to aggressively cull our bottom end cows and possibly replace them with some better quality females with new bloodlines at one of the upcoming fall Simmental sales. This is not the first drought we have faced and it too shall pass. The majority of producers will survive as we work to find ways to cope and adapt. Talk to your neighbors and other producers as that is often where the best solutions can be found.
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Breed Improvement
By Sean McGrath Breed Improvement Co-ordinator for the Canadian Simmental Association
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Culling Strategies
his is certainly not the article I had hoped to write for this version of the Simmental Commercial Country but given the situation across much of the country with drought and limited (no) feed availability, culling of the herd is a harsh reality for many cattle producers. While difficult to deal with, there is always a silver lining to trimming the cowherd. The culling process is one of the fastest ways to make genetic progress and it usually sets a herd up for longer term success and fewer problems moving forward. On our farm we had 3/8” total precipitation in 2002 which led to a massive and somewhat gut wrenching cull of our cowherd. The next spring we got to experience the full force of BSE, but the fact we had a very young and productive (albeit significantly smaller) cowherd definitely helped us weather that storm. While we keep readily saleable cattle such as backgrounding steers, we also keep a hitlist on our ranch which is essentially a group of disposable cows. The ones that should have gone but are having “one more calf”. These are the easiest to part with and should be first to go. It includes open, dry, lost a calf, required calving assistance, required post calving assistance or aggressive personalities. One tool we use is what I term the “Orange Tag of Death”. If we assist a cow in any way, she gets an orange tag and makes the cull list. Second on the list is to cull the low productivity cows. Many readers will have good records to help identify those cows. If your record keeping is somewhat suspect or your calving book went through the wash another suggestion from Burke Teichert which we have used successfully here, is to wean your calves and then turn the dinks back out in about 24 hours. They will mother up and then you cut those cows from the herd. If you google Burke Teichert, he is a very good thinker about beef production and ranching. His articles and videos are helpful in the context of this year but also in general operation of your business. The next level that likely starts peeling back is the productive cow herd. This is where emotions become more difficult for many of us. It is easy to part with the cow that you barely outran those 4 times, it is another to part with a cow that has a
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name or a history. We do need to objectify this process. Production records are a good place to start, as well as age. Younger cows with more productive life ahead of them may take a large price hit in drought conditions but can recover their value quickly if conditions improve. Older, lower value cows will not generally have the same price recovery going forward. For example, a 3 year old cow worth slaughter price this year, may be worth young bred cow price next year. If that cow is 9 years old she is currently worth very little over cull price and will be worth about the same or possibly less next year as a 10 year old. Body condition and type are also good criteria for culling. Cows that are in good body condition relative to the others will generally have lower feed requirements to make it through the winter. Skinny cows will need to have body condition at least maintained and hopefully improved to make it through calving and rebreed. This may be an expense you are not willing to take this year. As well it is a good time to put a lot of pressure on feet/legs and udders. From a broader herd perspective, it is very important to have breeding goals in tough years. Understanding what you want your cows to accomplish from both a production and genetic perspective is extremely valuable and will allow you to make objective decisions that move your cowherd in a direction that will serve your business long term. If you have EPD’s available on your cows or your herd sires it may be a good idea to review them and match them to other criteria when making these decisions. The silver lining is that trimming the bottom of the cowherd, raises the overall average and quality of that herd, providing a stronger base for moving forward. Culling is one of the key tools for genetic improvement and hopefully we can keep that slightly more positive mindset as we head through 2021. I appreciate that for many the situation is extremely dire and the process may be more than culling. There is a silver lining. Please remember that even a REALLY good cow is still just a cow, and that family and friends are much more important in the grand scheme of things.
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Bob Lowe CCA President
The cattle industry is known for its tight-knit community, and our ability to join forces and work together is never more apparent than during times of crisis. This summer, drought has stricken farms and ranches all the way from B.C. to Ontario. While the magnitude of this disaster is concerning, its widespread scope has allowed provincial associations and cattle producers from across the country to unite in developing and advocating for practical solutions. Together with CCA, the BC Cattlemen’s Association, Alberta Beef Producers, the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Manitoba Beef Producers, and Beef Farmers of Ontario established a unified set of government asks which were presented to provincial and federal governments in July. Specifically, we advocated for AgriRecovery programming to support producers in buying feed to maintain the mother cow herd, as well as enhancements to existing programs to help establish or upgrade watering systems. Additionally, we asked for timely designation of eligible regions for the Livestock Tax Deferral and an extended period for producers to be able to buy back breeding stock under that provision. Shortly afterward, the federal government announced a preliminary list of eligible regions for the Livestock Tax Deferral in late July and reassured Canadian producers that additional supports would be coming. At the time of writing, CCA continues to advocate for expansion of this list. While we have come together as a community of beef producers, we have also joined forces with other commodity stakeholders to make our collective voice heard. Alongside the Canadian Canola Growers Association and Grain Growers of Canada, we have asked for immediate but temporary changes to crop insurance to support alternative use as feed. As ranchers at home, we can team up with neighbours to feed our cattle while giving farmers the chance to recoup some revenue from poor yielding crops. Most importantly, these practical solutions were driven through producer input. Your comments in phone calls, town halls, and direct communication with your industry and government representatives were heard and have shaped CCA’s policy on this issue. Although drought has touched nearly every rancher from BC to Ontario, some of us have been fortunate to avoid the threat of wildfires. Through all this, our industry has remained united and CCA has advocated for additional support for those producers who suffered losses due to wildfires. In a welcome reprieve from the drought situation, we congratulated former CCA President Stan Eby on his induction
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into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Stan is known for his calm and consistent leadership, particularly during his term as CCA President at the onset of BSE and as Ontario Cattlemen’s Association President during the Walkerton water crisis. During a tough summer, his induction served as a reminder to us of the importance of steady leadership and teamwork to make it through a disaster. While drought has been at the forefront for the past several months, there is always other business on the table for the beef industry. CCA will represent the unified front of the Canadian beef industry at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in September. There, we will tell the story of Canadian beef producers and our role in environmental stewardship, food security, and innovation. Advocacy at this global level will position Canadian beef producers favourably in conversations about food and food production, earning us consumer support and public trust. In preparation for the UNFSS, CCA hosted a series of independent dialogues in the spring which brought together stakeholders from throughout the supply chain to discuss the role of beef in global food systems. In addition, CCA was represented by Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Minister of International Development Karina Gould at the UNFSS pre-summit in early August. As part of another alliance, CCA teamed up with other national livestock, poultry, and veterinary associations to request a roundtable review of current regulations restricting access to important animal health products. CCA is targeting the removal of regulatory barriers that discourage new product registrations and impose a greater cost to entering the Canadian pharmaceutical marketplace. This discussion will lead Canada into a more competitive global position. Whether it be drought, public perception, or access to the same animal health products as international competitors, Canadian beef producers face uncertainty on a daily basis. However, history has proven that our industry is incredibly resilient. We are far stronger together than alone, and it is important, perhaps now more than ever, to know when to reach out and ask for support. On a national level, we have also collaborated across provinces, different commodities, and various livestock species to request the backing we need from our governments. As producers, the stress of all these issues, particularly under severe drought conditions, can weigh heavy on our minds. Resources like the Do More Agriculture Foundation are available to you for those times when you need support. Just like our industry, we as producers need a support network to succeed.
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April 7, 2022
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Vet’s Advice
By Roy Lewis, DVM
Thoughts about Vaccinations for our Cattle and People
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ince this is an edition of the Commercial Country I thought this was a good opportunity to reach to commercial cattlemen and purebred breeders alike. I want to plant the seed for cattle producers to always be inquiring on what purebred Simmental breeders that you buy bulls and heifers from vaccinate their cattle with. Also, any other management procedures they do and why they do them. We can always learn from each other and they will want to know the same from you. A few years ago the veterinary medical association in Canada “Animal Health Theme” was “Vaccines Save Lives”. This was for a good reason as vaccines, especially the clostridial ones if your cattle get one of the clostridial diseases the outcome is usually death. Another example is anthrax protection in healthy animals yields no protection and usually results in death. Other sicknesses are the result of such things as respiratory diseases where even recovery from clinical disease and treatments leads to poor doing animals. From type of vaccine, to efficacy (percentage effectiveness) and length of time between boosters, to the recognized using of a different vaccine for the booster shot. These same principles that have applied to our cattle vaccines also apply very closely to human vaccines. Vaccines prevent disease and in the case of COVID-19 will save human lives or prevent treatments, and even if you do get a mild case will make the clinical course less and hopefully prevent any long term repercussions. To me as a veterinary professional it is an absolute no brainer to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Unless a person has some pre-existing problem that their medical doctor advises against it. Vaccination not treatment is definitely the long term solution. Use your knowledge of how you vaccinate your cattle against clinical disease and try and be influential with the non-vaccinators out there. The herd immunity concept only works if we get well above the 80% level. I have heard a few common reasons (excuses) not to vaccinate. One is the vaccine came out to fast! One has to realize that when the world essentially is dying probably billions were invested in research and also pharma companies co-operated somewhat with each other. A lot of the time in getting things approved is up to the regulatory authorities. In the animal world it may take a year or much longer to get approved once the efficacy and safety trials were done. You can bet on the COVID submissions on the human side that they were given absolute top priority and it was nice to see in perfect world how quick that could be accomplished. Back to the cattle, when asking the questions and creating the discussion about vaccines and management practices have an open mind. I believe most purebred breeders are looked up to for their ability to raise high producing purebred seed stock so are generally leaders in preventive medicine and management procedures that maximize production and nutrition. They help set examples for all of us.
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Again when asking the questions if you don’t recognize the trade names ask what diseases you are protecting for. Many a health program has been tweaked from these discussions. The purebred breeder also gets lots of good information back and it is a win-win for everyone. Bulls typically may be the ones later in life that are not boostered so it is critical they are up to date in all their vaccines upon purchase. I try to stress with commercial and purebred breeders at semen evaluation time what we need to vaccinate for as we have the opportunity as the bulls are caught and manageable. If purchasing open or bred heifers absolutely make sure they are up to date in the preventative program you need or be prepared to do it when you isolate them at home. This is critical especially for scours vaccines with the bred heifers. They need to fit into your program. There may be purebred producers that do not scour vaccinate because they calve on grass and cattle are spread out and they have never had a problem. That is okay it is just you need to know that if scour vaccination is an important part of your management scheme. Other management questions may be the purebred producers lice and deworming strategy, timing of vaccinations, and fly control in the summer. A recent one is whether the breeder is using some of the newer intranasal technology. Again that isn’t for everyone but get their opinion. Even preventative programs from scours or pneumonia or treatments. Often if new products for lice control, antibiotics or products that reduce stress during transport they can all be discussed. We have lots to gain from asking questions and get the reasoning behind the answers. Specific things like synchronized breeding or how to freeze brand properly to implanting cull animals. With synchronized breeding it really points out the benefits of good cattle handling facilities and low stress cattle handling. We can all learn lessons on this from each other There is a wealth of knowledge out there and there is already a great relationship so utilize it by helping each other. The industry will get stronger because of it. Reach out to a neighbours and fellow producers if you think something may benefit them. They will more often listen to you than myself or another trained professional vet nutritionist or ag person. They walk the walk and can talk the talk. I know this drought has hit everyone hard but again some great ideas have come up as solutions. Share these ideas with each other and we will be even better prepared next time. Don’t hesitate to ask the questions it makes for great conversation we feel better and everyone wins.
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Du Poste de Porte
Par Bruce Holmquist Directeur général - Association Simmental du Canada
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2021 – Une année de défis mais également d’opportunités
e serait un euphémisme de dire que 2021 est une année de défis pour les producteurs bovins car la vaste majorité de l’ouest canadien vit présentement une sécheresse extrême. Selon les cartes géomatiques publiées par Environnement Canada à la fin de juillet, près de 95 % des terres de l’ouest affichent des réserves d’eau dans le sol autour de 40 %. Cela n’est pas nouveau pour certaines zones mais rarement a-t-on vu une si vaste étendue affectée par la sécheresse. Plusieurs producteurs doivent se trouver des sources alternatives d’aliments du bétail, puisqu’ils ne sont pas capables de produire assez d’aliments conventionnels pour leurs bovins. Pour tous ceux qui ont davantage de cheveux blancs, cette année leur rappellera les sécheresses survenues en 1988 et2002, alors qu’ils auront eu de difficiles décisions à prendre. Tandis que les plus jeunes producteurs n’auront pas vécu une telle période auparavant, leurs parents ou grands-parents devraient y avoir été confronté. Et, nous revivrons le tout encore dans le futur. Cette fois-ci, les prix des vaches de réforme et des veaux d’embouche sont heureusement demeurés plutôt bons, malgré le fait qu’un nombre plus élevé de bovins ont été envoyés à l’encan plus tôt que d’habitude. Dans plusieurs troupeaux, on doit revoir les critères de réforme et, par exemple, des vaches qui auraient pu avoir encore deux à trois veaux sont transportées au marché. Elles viennent s’ajouter au nombre croissant de vaches laitières de ce secteur sous gestion de l’offre où on réforme aussi massivement. Je réserve toutefois mes commentaires sur ce dernier scénario. Lors d’années de sécheresse, les gouvernements offrent habituellement l’opportunité aux producteurs affectés de reporter leurs impôts à payer. En fait, il peut s’agir d’une décision de gestion prudente à envisage, quand on doit réduire la taille du troupeau et reprendre de l’expansion plus tard lors d’une période plus facile. Certains diront que les versements effectués devraient aller principalement aux producteurs vache-veau, toutefois les gouvernements ne produisent pas d’aliments pour les animaux et, trop souvent, les paiements versés se traduiront par une hausse additionnelle du prix des aliments. L’histoire nous a démontré qu’il est impossible de sauver un troupeau vache-veau avec du foin payé à 300 $ la tonne.
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En période de disponibilité restreinte d’aliments du bétail, le sevrage plus tôt des veaux constitue un outil de gestion à considérer en premier. Séparez de leurs mères ces veaux nés tôt dans la saison, et transférez-les en engraissement, soit avec vos aliments ou ceux de quelqu’un d’autre. Il n’y a aucune raison de garder ces gros veaux croisés Simmental sous leurs mères, alors qu’ils ne feront que diminuer la condition de chair de vos vaches. Laissez ces vaches, particulièrement celles âgées de deux ou trois ans, reprendre une meilleure condition de chair au cours de l’automne et avant l’hiver. Toutes sortes de résidus de cultures peuvent devenir des aliments très utiles. Les clôtures électriques pourraient devenir vos meilleures amies. De plus, lors d’années où les aliments sont disponibles en quantité restreinte, on constate qu’un plus grand nombre de taureaux va être vendue en automne afin de diminuer la pression sur les aliments disponibles. Ceux qui opteront pour une telle décision devront par la suite remplacer ces taureaux lors des ventes de l’hiver et du printemps suivants. Bien que cela puisse possiblement contribuer à soutenir les prix reçus pour nos taureaux Simmental, il ne serait pas conseillé d’ajouter des taureaux lors de votre prochaine vente. Vous avez maintenant une excellente occasion d’améliorer votre service auprès de vos clients et de communiquer avec vos acheteurs de taureaux. Rejoignez-les et offrez-leur votre support. Comme c’est souvent le cas, le malheur des uns fait le bonheur des autres. Et, pour ceux qui ont le bonheur d’avoir suffisamment d’aliments disponibles, c’est le bon temps pour débuter en élevage ou bien agrandir votre troupeau. Certaines entreprises vont faire excitement cela et ils profiteront ainsi du malheur des autres. C’est aussi une période idéale pour les éleveurs de race pure, ceux-ci devraient effectuer une réforme sévère de leurs moins bonnes vaches, tout en les remplaçant par des femelles de meilleure qualité et possédant des lignées différentes lors des prochaines ventes de femelles Simmental cet automne. Ce n’est pas la première sécheresse auquel on est confronté et celle-ci devrait se terminer un jour. La majorité des producteurs devrait survivre, en trouvant des manières d’y faire face et de s’adapter. Parlez avec vos voisins et d’autres producteurs, c’est souvent ainsi que vous trouverez les meilleures solutions.
Featuring... Scissors Creek Cattle Company
Mark & Jennalee Beutler & Family Whitewood, SK 306-735-4434 Mark’s Cell: 306-735-7841 jennalee_e@hotmail.com www.scissorscreekcattle.com
Sun Rise Simmentals
Evan & Linda Cuss Spy Hill, SK 306-534-4700 Cell: 306-745-7431 cuss@sasktel.net www.sunrisesimmentals.com
Johns Purebred & Commercial Simmental Cattle Dana, Megan & Terron Johns Kenton, MB 204-838-2003 Dana’s Cell: 204-365-7149 johnsdm@goinet.ca Greg & Allyson Workman Minto, MB Greg’s Cell: 204-724-0564 geworkman61@gmail.com
McIntosh Ranch
Kolton McIntosh Eriksdale, MB 204-280-0359 mcintoshranch01@gmail.com
Sunville Simmentals
Duane & Nadine, Tara-Lynn, Trystann & Addyson Caumartin McCreary, MB Home: 204-835-2748 Duane’s Cell: 204-572-6828 dncaumartin@gmail.com
Glenn & Barry Lowes Eric & Melissa Pateman
McAuley, MB 204-722-2222 Glen: 204-851-5669 Barry: 204-851-0342 Eric: 306-434-8567 brookecanart@gmail.com mmwilson87@hotmail.com www.jpcattle.com
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Tuesday, December 6, 2021 - Oak River, MB
Selling: Over 75 Lots of Simmental & Black Angus
Including: Cow/Heifer Calf Pairs, Bred Heifers, PLUS Elite Show Heifers
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Sale Managed By: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Chris: 306-220-5006 Shane: 403-363-9973 Ben: 519-374-3335 Rossburn, MB Neil Carson Cody Carson Ph: 204-773-6927 Ph: 204-859-0658 neilcarson1973@gmail.com www.simmentalbreeders.ca
Transcon Livestock Corp. Jay: 403-556-5563 Darren: 403-323-3985 Glenn: 780-542-0634
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Amelioration de la Race
By Sean McGrath Coordonnateur des programmes d’amélioration de la race, Association Simmental du Canada
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Stratégies de réforme
e n’est pas vraiment l’article que je prévoyais écrire pour cette édition de la revue Simmental Country. Mais, compte tenu de la présente situation de sécheresse et de disponibilité limitée ou inexistante d’aliments du bétail sur une grande partie du pays, la réforme est devenue une réalité bien cruelle pour plusieurs producteurs. Bien qu’il faille composer avec un tel défi, il y a toujours un côté plus positif au fait d’avoir à diminuer son cheptel. Une démarche de réforme représente l’une des meilleures manières pour effectuer un progrès génétique plus rapide et cela permet souvent de mieux positionner son troupeau afin d’obtenir une meilleure réussite à long terme et de réduire certains problèmes. En 2002, on a reçu un total de 3/8 pouce de précipitation sur notre ferme, ce qui nous a forcé à effectuer une très déchirante réforme au sein de notre troupeau. Le printemps suivant, on a été frappé de plein fouet par la crise de l’ESB. Toutefois, puisque notre troupeau était alors très jeune et productif (quoiqu’étant significativement plus petit), cela nous a grandement aidé à passer à travers cette tempête. Alors qu’on garde des bouvillons pouvant être vendus en tout temps, nous tenons une liste noire sur notre ranch composée essentiellement des vaches sujettes à la réforme. En réalité, ce sont celles qui auraient dû partir mais qui ont « un veau de plus ». Elles sont les plus faciles à éliminer et elles devraient être les premières à partir. Dans ce groupe, on retrouve des vaches non gestantes, taries, qui ont perdu un veau, qui ont nécessité une assistance au vêlage ou après le vêlage et enfin celles qui ont un tempérament agressif. Nous utilisons un truc que j’ai appelé “le tag orange de la mort ». Si on doit assister une vache d’une quelconque manière, elle reçoit un tag de couleur orange et elle est inscrite sur la liste des candidates à réformer. Les vaches ayant une faible productivité sont les suivantes sur notre liste de réforme. Plusieurs lecteurs s’appuieront sur des données concrètes afin d’identifier ces vaches. Si vous n’avez pas vraiment de données ou bien que votre carnet de poche ait passé dans la laveuse, je vous suggère d’utiliser une méthode développée par Bruce Teichert et que nous avons employée avec succès dans notre troupeau. Sevrez vos veaux et retournez les “traineux” avec leurs mères en-dedans de 24 heures. Ils vont aller retrouver leurs mères, ainsi vous pourrez éliminer ces vaches. Si vous effectuez une recherche sur Google sur Bruce Teichert, vous constaterez qu’il est un excellent mentor au niveau de la production bovine et de l’élevage. Ses articles et ses vidéos sont très utiles dans le contexte de cette année, mais également de façon générale pour appuyer votre programme d’élevage. Ensuite, on peut devoir considérer à contre-coeur de réformer des vaches plus productives du troupeau. C’est là où la situation devient plus émotive pour plusieurs d’entre nous. Cela est plutôt facile de se
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départir d’une vache qu’on avait presqu’éliminée quatre fois par le passé, mais ça devient une autre histoire quand on doit éliminer une vache avec un nom connu et qui a fait ses preuves. Il faut demeurer bien objectif dans tout ce processus. On doit ainsi débuter en analysant nos données de production, de même que l’âge des vaches. En scénario de sécheresse, une jeune vache ayant un avenir prometteur en production ne recevrait pas un prix suffisant, mais elle pourrait récupérer rapidement de la valeur lorsque les conditions se seront améliorées. Toutefois, les vaches plus vieilles et possédant une valeur moindre ne pourraient pas se vendre à un meilleur prix avec le temps. Par exemple, une jeune vache de trois ans pourrait valoir cette année le prix de la réforme pour abattage, tandis qu’elle pourrait valoir l’an prochain le prix d’une jeune vache gestante. Si cette vache est présentement âgée de neuf ans, elle ne vaudra pas beaucoup plus que le prix de la viande et, l’année prochaine alors qu’elle sera âgée de dix ans, elle pourrait valoir encore moins. La condition de chair et le type de vache sont également des critères de réforme. Les vaches qui sont relativement en meilleure condition de chair que les autres nécessiteront généralement mois d’aliments pour passer le prochain hiver. Les vaches plus maigres devront au moins maintenir leur condition de chair ou bien l’améliorer si elles veulent vêler correctement et être resaillies. Cette année, vous ne pouvez possiblement pas justifier une telle dépense. De plus, c’est un très bon temps pour être très sélectif au niveau de la qualité des pieds et membres et du pis. Avec une perspective plus large, il est très important d’avoir des objectifs de sélection durant les années difficiles. Il est extrêmement valable d’avoir une bonne compréhension des buts visés avec nos vaches, tant du point de vue de la production que du potentiel génétique. Cela nous permet alors de prendre des décisions objectives qui feront en sorte que notre troupeau ira dans la bonne direction à long terme. Si des ÉPD sont disponibles tant chez vos vaches que chez vos taureaux reproducteurs, ce serait une bonne idée de les réviser et de les considérer en même temps dans vos prises de décision. Malgré tout, le bon côté au fait de devoir reformer la partie inférieure du troupeau vous permet d’améliorer la qualité et l’âge moyen de votre troupeau, ce qui vous laissera une fondation plus solide pour le futur. La réforme est un élément clé en amélioration génétique et, heureusement, on devrait conserver une attitude tout de même positive au cours du reste de l’année 2021. Je reconnais tout de même que pour plusieurs la situation est extrêmement désastreuse. Le processus de réforme ne pourrait pas être suffisant pour certains. Il y a toujours un bon côté. S’il vous plait, gardez à l’esprit que même une très bonne vache n’est en fait qu’une vache. Globalement, notre famille et nos amis demeurent toujours plus importants.
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2021 YCSA FEMALES
CHAMPION PUREBRED FEMALE Kade Rancier with RF Scream 974G with RF Holler 1130J at side
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CHAMPION COMMERCIAL BULL Bailey Smith with BLI Jonny Cash 2104J
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To all the 2021 donators, bidders and buyers for helping make the FCSF Fundraiser Auction a successful sale raising
$65,147.00
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Lee & Faith Shologan Leewood Ranch Lewis Farms LRE Simmentals Lyseng Land & Cattle M & J Farms Maple Falls Simmentals Maplehurst Farms Massinon Farms Inc. MCG Simmentals McIntosh Livestock McMillen Ranching Ltd. Meadow Acres Simmentals Millington Ranch Mud Butte Simmentals Mutch Farms NEDZ Simmental Neogen North Hill Simmentals Northern Livestock Sales Oberg Auction Services Pearson Farms Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Peters Simmentals Pine Creek Simmentals Prairie Wind Farms Ranch Revival Rancier Farms Red Top Livestock Renlim Farms Rick-Sha Farm Ridgeview Cattle Co. River Point Cattle Co. Robb Farms Rockies R Ranch R-Plus Simmentals Rusylvia Cattle Co. Ryan Howdle Rylan H Steers S&J Farms Sandi’s Custom Creations
Sarah Reich Seven D Media Shelley Reich SIBL Simmentals Silver Lake Farms Silver Ridge Livestock Simmentals of Texas Smith Simmental Ranch Sniders Cattle Services South Bristol Cattle Co. Springer Simmentals Spruce Grove Cattle Co. Stout Bros Simmentals Sullivan Simmentals Sun Rise Simmentals Sun Star Simmentals T Bar C Cattle Co./Today’s Publishing Terra Agri Inc. Thompson Livestock Tia Schram Timberwood Farms TM Farms Tony Robertson Travis Hurren Trendsetter Livestock TSN Livestock Twin Meadow Livestock Farm Twisted Sisters Livestock V-5 Simmentals W2 Land & Cattle Webster Simmentals Westbrook Ventures WestGen Westman Farms Wilcox Simmentals Winding Lane Simmentals WLB LIvestock XRC Simmentals Young Canadian Simmental Association
Fall shows are back...
Find more Simmental cattle at: Olds Fall Classic October 3 Farmfair International November 11 Office: Katie Deeg 403.889.2291 albertasimmental@gmail.com
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Congratulations... $2000 Bull Promo Draw Winner!
JASON LASOTA Chaplin, SK
Jason Lasota was selected from a buyer’s draw of over 1400 bulls sold and transferred by Saskatchewan Simmental Association members. He purchased a bull from Double G Simmentals. Jason will recieve a $2000 sale credit to purchase a bull or female from public auction or private treaty from a current SSA member.
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Fall Show & Sales Edam Fall Fair
October 29 contact John Grant 306-441-7984
Yorkton Harvest Showdown November 3 - 6
Lloydminster Stockade Roundup November 3 - 6
Canadian Western Agribition November 24 9 AM Canadian National Simmental Show 6 PM Simmental Sweepstakes 7 PM Simmental Sale November 26 10 PM Commercial Show November 27 10 AM Bull Pen Alley 12 PM Commercial Sale
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July 21-24, 2022 Manitoba fall events October 27-30 th - MANITOBA ag ex - brandon, manitoba NOV. 16 t h Come As U R - Rainbow River Simmental Production Sale - DVAuctions Nov. 19 th Pembina Triangle Simmental Assoc. 41st Annual Sale - Cypress River, Manitoba DEC. 5 th Queens of the Heartland Production Sale - McAuley, Manitoba DEC. 6 t h Northern Light Simmentals & HBH Angus Production Sale - Virden, Manitoba DEC. 7 th Keystone Konnection 42nd Annual Sale - Brandon, Manitoba DEC. 11 t h Transcon’s Season Wrap Up Sale - Neepawa, Manitoba DEC. 11 t h Shades Of The Prairies Simmental Sale - Brandon, Manitoba DEC. 12 t h Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale - Virden, Manitoba DEC. 13 t h Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale - Brandon, Manitoba DEC. 14 t h Karsin Farms & Guests Bull & Female Sale - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
contact us to receive more information or learn about sponsorship opportunities!
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Box 274, Austin, MB R0H 0C0 President: Melissa McRae 204-573-9903 Secretary: Laurelly Beswitherick 204-637-2046 b2@inetlink.ca
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Maritime Simmental Association Upcoming Events*: Ø Maritime Simmental Show 10 - 11 September 2021 Classic Heritage Beef Show Windsor, NS Ø Atlantic Alliance Production Sale 23 October 2021 Nappan, NS with DLMS Livestreaming (*following Covid-19 protocols)
MSA Board of Directors President: Kerwin Delong, NS – (902) 824-2720 V-P: Brent Matheson, PE – (902) 388-1745 Secretary: Lacey Fisher, NS – (902) 664-6206 Treasurer: Marlene Gaunce, NB – (506) 869-1032 CSA Director: Jennie Mutch, PE – (902) 388-1613 Directors: Laura Parsons, NS Patrick Milner, NS Wade Loane, PE Brady Matheson, PE Geraline VanAgten, NB
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JOIN US THIS FALL! JOIGNEZ-VOUS A` NOUS CET AUTOMNE! Ferme Gagnon & Guests 24th Annual Simmental Production Sale September 25 - Cheneville, QC Eastern Harvest Simmental Heifer Sale September 25 - Cheneville, QC Expo Boeuf Simmental Show October 9 - Victoriaville, QC Elite Selection Sale October 23 - Shefford, QC
Patrick Sullivan President (819) 334-2409
Vincent Rodrigue Vice- President (418) 333-4308
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GARTH CUTLER
ANNUAL BULL SALE 3rd Saturday in February
PO Box 5177 Lacombe, AB T4L 1W9 Ph: (403) 304 - 0896 email: circleg@telus.net
Czech-Mate Livestock Jim & Gwen Smith Andrew & AJ Sullivan 403-818-3106
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403-875-6631
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Range Rd 13
Carstairs, AB
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Program Coordinator - Canadian Simmental Association
Ph: (403) 793-0409 sgiles@simmental.com Canadian Simmental Association #13, 4101 - 19th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 7C4
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Sue Giles
Program Coordinator - Canadian Simmental Association
Ph: (403) 793-0409 sgiles@simmental.com Canadian Simmental Association #13, 4101 - 19th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 7C4
www.simmental.com
Producing Quality Simmental & Angus Seed Stock
www.lewisfarms.ca
27115A Twp. Rd. 524 Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3M9
Office: 780-962-5050 Ken: 780-818-3829 Kyle: 780-220-9188
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Ryan Gylander Box 809 Wildwood, AB T0E 2M0
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harry & miChelle SaTChwell
and family
Box 47 Cremona, aB T0m 0r0 home 403.637.2587 Cell 403.818.4205 email virginiaranCh8@gmail.Com
Red and Black Simmental
Simmeron Ranch Martin Skaret 1-56021 RGE. RD. 261 Sturgeon County Alberta, T8R 0V9 Ph: 780-939-3248 Cell: 780 913 7963 mskaret@xplornet.com www.simmeronranch.ca
Kelly & Jenna Waltz Vermilion, AB 780-853-3834
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Shane & Shannon Wolfe and family Site 11, Box 47, RR 1 SUNDRE, AB T0M 1X0 PHONE & FAX (403) 556-8584 e-mail: wolfepack@airenet.com www.wolfesfleckvieh.ca
Sue Giles
Program Coordinator - Canadian Simmental Association
Ph: (403) 793-0409 sgiles@simmental.com Canadian Simmental Association #13, 4101 - 19th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 7C4
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Trevor & Tara 780-205-0266 Gary & Darleen 306-893-2934 780-205-1744
BARRY & BRENDA LABATTE Box 72 Gladmar, Sask. S0C 1A0 www.labattesimmentals.com Ph: (306)969-4820 labatte.simm@sasktel.net Cell: (306) 815-7900
Jim (306) 928-4636 Dave (306) 483-8660
Lee (306) 928-4820 Fax (306) 928-2143 The Stamp Of Quality Simmental Genetics For Over 40 Years
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Solsgirth, MB DAVE WAYNE h: 204-842-3706 h: 204-842-3859 c: 204-773-0467 c: 204-796-0004 Raising Quality Simmental Seedstock
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Purebred Red & Black Simmentals
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23401 Big Bend Rd. Newbury, ON N0L 1Z0 Ron & Linda 519.695.6124 Mike & Melissa 226.268.0520
Murray Hewitt Kaleb Hewitt 705-323-9597 705-329-8594 3071 Warminster RD Severn, ON L3V 7C7
Rouge et Noir / Red and Black
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85 Golf road, Waterloo, Québec Kirk Stoddard Join us on Alexis Stoddard 450 521-8561 Facebook! 450 531-5920
757 Bedford Hwy, Bedford NS
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ABC Cattle Co................................................ 52 Adair Ranch.................................................... 48 Alameda Agencies Ltd.................................... 57 Alliance Simmental Farms.............................. 54 Alta ................................................................ 58 Anchor D Simmentals Ltd..................... OBC, 48 Applecross...................................................... 48 Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd.......................... 52 Aumack Simmentals....................................... 52 Bar CL Livestock............................................ 48 Beechinor Bros. Simmentals.......................... 48 Berwest Farms............................................... 17 Big Rock Simmentals & Hay Sales................. 48 Black Gold Simmentals Ltd.............................. 3 Black River Farms.......................................... 54 Blacksand Cattle Company............................ 54 Blushrose Simmental Farm............................ 52 Bohrson Marketing Services............................... ....................... OBC, 4, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 29, 58 Bonchuk Farms........................................ 35, 54 Boomer Creek Livestock................................ 54 Bouchard Livestock International................... 58 Boundary Ranch............................................. 52 Bova-Tech Ltd................................................. 58 Bow Valley Genetics....................................... 58 Brooksland Farms.......................................... 55 Brown, Grady.................................................. 57 Canadian Cattlemen....................................... 58 Canadian Sires................................................. 5 Carey, Brent.................................................... 57 Car-Laur Simmentals/Pro Rich Seeds............ 55 Cattle Cures.................................................... 57 Circle G Simmentals & Angus........................ 48 City View Simmentals..................................... 52 Clearwater Simmentals.................................. 48 Come As U R.................................................. 19 Crossroad Farms............................................ 52 Cudlobe Angus .............................................. 30 Cudlobe Angus West...................................... 30 Czech-Mate Livestock.................................... 48 Davis Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd.......... 58 Deeg Simmental............................................. 48 Destiny Simmentals........................................ 55 Diamond T Simmentals.................................. 48 DJ Farms........................................................ 55 Donovandale Farms....................................... 55 Dora Lee Genetics.......................................... 55 Dorran Marketing Inc...................................... 57 Dorran, Steve................................................. 57 Double Bar D Farms............................... IFC, 52 Double G Simmentals..................................... 52 Downey Farms............................................... 54 Dunc’s Cattle Co............................................. 55 Dwayann Simmentals..................................... 55 Eagle Ride Simmentals.................................. 49 East Poplar Simmentals................................. 52 Edge, Dean..................................................... 57 EDN Simmentals............................................ 52 Elm Tree Farms.............................................. 55 Fallen Timber Farms...................................... 48 Ferme Davenor Farm..................................... 56 Ferme Gagnon Farm...................................... 56 First Class Cattle Marketing........................... 58
Foley Simmentals........................................... 55 Genex............................................................. 58 GJR Simmentals............................................. 52 Grant Rolston Photography Ltd...................... 57 Gravandale Simmentals................................. 55 Greenwood Cattle............................................. 3 Grinalta Farms................................................ 49 H.S. Knill Co. Ltd............................................ 58 Hairy Hill Cattle Co......................................... 49 Hannah Simmentals....................................... 49 HBH Angus..................................................... 27 High Bluff Stock Farm..................................... 54 High Country Cattle Services......................... 49 Hi-Tech Farms................................................ 55 Hoegl Livestock.............................................. 52 Indian River Cattle Co.............................. 15, 55 Innisfail Auction Market................................... 20 Janzen Ranches............................................. 49 Jetstream Livestock........................................ 55 JNR Farms..................................................... 49 Johns Purebred & Commercial Simmental Cattle ....................................................................... 25 JP Cattle Co................................................... 25 Keato Meadow Simmentals............................ 49 Kin Kin Cattle Co............................................ 49 Kuntz Simmental Farm................................... 53 LaBatte Simmentals....................................... 53 Lazy Bar-B Simmentals.................................. 53 Lazy S Ranch Inc........................................... 49 Lewis Farms................................................... 49 Little Willow Creek Ranch............................... 53 Lobster Point Farm......................................... 56 Lone Stone Farms.......................................... 49 M & J Farms................................................... 54 M & R Cattle Co.............................................. 49 MacKenzie Cattle Company........................... 49 Mader Ranches...................................... 8, 9, 49 Mar Mac Farms.............................................. 54 Masterfeeds.................................................... 57 Maxwell Simmentals....................................... 50 McCormack Family Ranch............................. 53 MCG Simmentals........................................... 50 McIntosh Livestock......................................... 53 McIntosh Ranch.............................................. 25 McManus Simmentals.................................... 54 McMillen Ranching Ltd............................. 31, 53 Meadow Acres Simmentals................ 36, 37, 53 MI Simmentals................................................ 50 Mitchell Cattle Co........................................... 48 Nolara Farms.................................................. 50 North Creek Simmentals................................ 53 North Hill Simmentals..................................... 50 Northern Lights Simmental............................. 27 O Double E Simmentals................................. 50 Oberg, Don..................................................... 57 Okotoks Fleckvieh Embryo Group.................. 50 Oslanski Simmental Farms............................. 50 Parkhill Ranches............................................. 50 Peace Country Simmentals............................ 48 Pearson Farms............................................... 50 Pheasantdale Cattle Co.................................. 53 Phillips Farms................................................. 56 Pine Creek Simmentals.................................. 50
Porter Ranches............................................... 50 R & R Acres.................................................... 11 Rainbow River Simmentals............................ 19 Rancier Farms.......................................... 21, 50 RDG Simmentals............................................ 50 Rehorst Farms Ltd.......................................... 55 Ririe Simmentals............................................ 50 River Point Cattle Co.................................. 7, 55 Riverbank Farms............................................ 54 Robb Farms.................................................... 53 Robson Acres................................................. 55 Rosebud Simmentals..................................... 50 Rust Mountain View Ranch............................ 56 SAJ Simmentals............................................. 53 Scissors Creek Cattle Company..................... 25 Seven-M Livestock......................................... 51 Silver Smith Farms Ltd................................... 51 Simmeron Fleckvieh Simmentals................... 51 Skeels, Dan.................................................... 57 Southpaw Cattle Company............................. 51 Spring Creek Simmentals......................... 29, 53 Spring Lake Simmentals................................. 51 Springside Farms..................................... 32, 33 Starwest Farms.............................................. 51 Steen Agencies Inc......................................... 57 Stewart Simmentals........................................ 56 Stock, Mark..................................................... 57 Stone Hill Farms............................................. 56 Stone Simmentals.......................................... 51 Storebo Farm.................................................. 53 Sullivan Simmentals....................................... 56 Sully’s Farm.................................................... 56 Sun Rise Simmentals............................... 25, 53 Sun Star Simmentals...................................... 51 Sunny Valley Simmentals............................... 54 Sunville Simmentals....................................... 25 Swan Lake Farms........................................... 54 Swantewitt Simmentals.................................. 51 T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd............ 25, 27, 32, 33, 58 Timberlind Auctions........................................ 57 Todd Simmentals............................................ 56 Transcon Livestock Corp............ IBC, 27, 34, 58 Triple Rose Simmentals ................................ 56 Tristar Cattle Co............................................. 34 Tryon Simemntals........................................... 56 TSN Livestock................................................ 54 Tymarc Livestock............................................ 51 Verleysen Farms............................................. 51 Virginia Ranch................................................ 51 Vold Jones & Vold........................................... 26 W2 Farms....................................................... 54 W2 Land & Cattle........................................... 51 Weldehaven Farms........................................ 56 Wells’ Crossing............................................... 51 Westway Farms Ltd........................................ 51 Wilson Stock Farms.................................. 12, 13 Windy Knoll Farm........................................... 56 WJ Simmentals............................................... 51 Wolfe Farms............................................. 23, 52 Wolfe’s Fleckvieh............................................ 52 XRC Simmentals............................................ 54 ...........................................................................
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What’s Happening SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 10-11 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Sept. 25
Dorran Cattle Co Bred Heifer Sale Didsbury, AB October/November Simmental Country Issue Advertising Booking Deadline Maritime Simmental Show Windsor, NS 19th Annual Ontario Autumn Simmental Classic Hanover, ON Source for Success XX Sale Indian River, ON Ferme Gagnon & Guests 24th Annual Simmental Production Sale Cheneville, QC Eastern Harvest Simmental Female Sale Cheneville, QC
Oct. 1 Oct. 1-3 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 8-10 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 27-30 Oct. 30
Anchor D Influenced Simmental Calf Sale Dawson Creek, AB Olds Fall Classic Olds, AB Ontario Simmental Solution Sale Listowel, ON Olds Fall Classic Simmental Show Olds, AB IRCC “Quality Control” Female Sale Indian River, ON Anchor D Influenced Simmental Calf Sale Rimbey, AB Anchor D Influenced Simmental Calf Sale Ponoka, AB The Evolution: Volume 1 Lloydminster, SK Anchor D “Pasture Treasures” Female Sale Rimbey, AB Expo Boeuf Victoriaville, QC Shades of Autumn Production Sale Houston, BC Boss Lake Genetics Elite Online Heifer Sale Stony Plain, AB Bar 5 ”Ron’s Retirement” Simmental & Angus Sale Markdale, ON December “Winter” Simmental Country Issue Advertising Booking Deadline Stars of the Valley Simmental Sale Metcalfe, ON RPCC & Guests “Fall Gala” Production Sale Glencoe, ON 2021 Edition Mader Ranches Ladies Night Carstairs, AB Berwest Farms Complete Dispersal Bittern Lake, AB Atlantic Alliance Production Sale Nappan, NS Quebec Elite Sale Waterloo, QC Elite Selection Sale Shefford, QC Rust Mountain View Ranch Production Sale Mercer, ND Manitoba Ag Ex Brandon, MB Sandy Hill Simmentals 2nd Annual Bull & Female Sale Lomond, AB
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Nov. 3 - 6 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Lloydminster, SK Nov. 10-14 Farmfair International Edmonton, AB Nov. 11 Farmfair International Simmental Show Edmonton, AB Nov. 16 Come As U R – Rainbow River Simmentals Online Production Sale Volume 2 DVAuction.com Nov. 18 Wilson Stock Farms Complete Dispersal Sale Moose Jaw, SK Nov. 18 Canadian Donors Pregnant Recipient Online Sale DLMS.ca
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Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 41st Annual Sale Cypress River, MB Futures One Online Simmental Sale :: Edition 12 DLMS.ca R&R Acres 21st Annual “Beefmaker” Bull Sale & Mature Cowherd Dispersal Airdrie, AB Canadian Western Agribition Regina, SK Canadian National Simmental Show Regina, SK Agribition Simmental “CWA 50th Anniversary” Sale Regina, SK Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale Westlock, AB Canadian Classic Simmental Sale Innisfail, AB
DECEMBER
Dec. 1 Camrose Country Classic 10th Anniversary Sale Camrose, AB Dec. 1 January “Commercial Country” Issue Advertising Booking Deadline Dec. 3 SimPower Female Sale Olds, AB Dec. 4 Transcon’s Western Harvest 8th Annual Simmental Bred Heifer Sale Innisfail, AB Dec. 4 Wolfe Farms 17th Annual Fleckvieh Bull & Female Sale Valleyview, AB Dec. 5 Queens Of The Heartland Production Sale McAuley, MB Dec. 6 HBH Angus & Northern Light Simmentals Production Sale Oak River, MB Dec. 6 Source of Elite Simmental Genetics Lloydminster, SK Dec. 7 Lakeview Simmentals Online Bred Heifer Sale Meacham, SK Dec. 7 Keystone Konnection 42nd Annual Simmental Sale Brandon, MB Dec. 8 Spring Creek “Golden Opportunity VIII” Female Sale Moosomin, SK Dec. 8 Double Bar D “Sharing The Herd” Genetics Sale Grenfell, SK Dec. 8 Westgold Farms Female Online Sale DLMS.ca Dec. 8 22nd Cudlobe Bull Sale Stavely, AB Dec. 9 Transcon’s Simmsational 44th Annual Simmental Sale Moose Jaw, SK Dec. 10 McMillen Ranching Ltd. “Herdbuilder 2021” Sale Carievale, SK Dec. 11 Canadian Donors Pregnant Recipient Online Sale DLMS.ca Dec. 11 Gehl Ranch/Raymond Land & Cattle Commercial Bred Heifer Sale Hodgeville, SK Dec. 11 Transcon’s Season Wrap-Up Simmental Sale Neepawa, MB Dec. 12 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale Virden, MB Dec. 13 Border City 4th Annual Simmental Sale Lloydminster, SK Dec. 13 Y Coulee “You Be The Judge” Fall Bull and Heifer Sale Lloydminster, SK Dec. 13 Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale – Including Complete Black Angus Dispersal Brandon, MB Dec. 14 Southern Alberta Simmental Round Up 28th Annual Bull & Female Sale Stavely, AB Dec. 16 Springside Farms Female Dispersal Sale Stettler AB Dec. 17 Friday Night Lights 10th Anniversary Simmental Sale Olds, AB Dec. 18 Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XIV Red Deer, AB Dec. 18 Checkers Simmental Sale Olds, AB Dec. 19 Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale Red Deer, AB Dec. 19 Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXIV Simmental Sale Red Deer, AB Dec. 21 Meadow Acres Simmentals Complete Dispersal Sale Lampman, SK Dec. 30 Premier & Guests Falls View Production Sale Niagra Falls, ON Dec. 31 New Years Resolution 10th Anniversary Sale Moose Jaw, SK
Pasture 2021
Lot 2 BLL CREED 950G Polled Full Fleckvieh
Exclusive Semen Lots
Friday, October
8, 2021
Anchor D Ranch Rimbey, Alberta • 6 PM View Catalogue and Videos www.anchordranch.com Lot 3 Virginia BOWMAN 100H Full Fleckvieh
Lot 6 Gwendolyn 74G Full Fleckvieh
(S) Mr. Gibbs (DS) Battle Cry
Lot 35 Hibiscus 561H Full Fleckvieh
(S) French Attack (DS) Rawlins
3 Semen Lots • 71 Bred Heifers 2 Open Heifers
Lot 15 Delilah 269H Full Fleckvieh
(S) French Attack (DS) Mr. Adonis
Lot 51 Georgette 92G Polled Purebred
(S) Excalibur (DS) King Louie
Lot 28 Hanelle 476H Polled Full Fleckvieh
(DS) French Attack (DS) Tuxedo
Lot 57 Gwyneth 56G Polled Purebred
(S) Matador (DS) Olympian
Anchor D Simmentals Ltd.
Simmental Sired Calf Sales VOLD, JONES & VOLD AUCTION CO. RIMBEY, Alberta – Tuesday, October 5 PONOKA, Alberta – Wednesday, October 6 DAWSON CREEK, BC – Friday, October 1 To Consign calves please contact Dan Skeels or your local Field Representative
Dan, Karen, Mackenzie & Garren Skeels BULL SALE February 11, 2022
Box 1638 - Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 403: 843-4756 • 403: 783-1217 anchordsimmentals@gmail.com
www.anchordranch.com